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J12 XBR

1991 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,009 mi
Last recorded103,009 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Fiat Ducato82,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 XBR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 103,009 miles

Both rear axles Partially seized/limited movement

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Rear axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively front axle (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 at swivel point (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Tow bar Poorly made and mounted

Fail 22 Oct 2025 103,008 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative Fog light not staying on unless button held in (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wires touching on steering column (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear axles Partially seized/limited movement

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Rear axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively front axle (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 at swivel point (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Tow bar Poorly made and mounted

Wipers not checked if clearing screen as washers not working

Fail 9 Oct 2025 102,999 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges by rear gearbox mount (4.11 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges live wire from battery touching earth terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up on wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury by drivers door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up on wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Outline marker lamp missing both front missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Outline marker lamp missing both rear missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground centre area of chassis (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up axle 2 (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts fouling suspension and drive shaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n\s (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point holed

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective spare wheel insecure ()

tow bar poorly made and mounted

both rear axles partially seized \ limited movement

hand brake cables being fouled by gas pipes

indicator tell tale not working

unable to check wipers for clearing drivers view

Pass 11 May 2022 102,836 miles

Nearside Rear Spray Flap Missing

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2022 102,799 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Aiming To The Right O/S And N/s (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S And N/S Torsion Bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 3rd Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Spray Flap Missing

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 100,710 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 100,710 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 100,464 miles

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play both front most (2.6.2)

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Rear both front most axle tyres perished

Pass 7 Apr 2014 100,332 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 100,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 100,156 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 99,846 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 99,279 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight damage to o/s/f headlamp poor beam image.

slight corrosion n/s/f inner wing.

Pass 29 May 2010 98,979 miles

slight corrosion to near side front inner wing

slight play in near side lower swivel

slight play in near side track rod end

Pass 20 May 2009 98,542 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 96,922 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 92,047 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 92,047 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 85,417 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 85,417 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jun 2005 78,525 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 78,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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J12 XBR is a 1991 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1991 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 82,806 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J12 XBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J12 XBR is a 1991 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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